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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
2
The Boston Federal Reserve warns of rising consumer dissipation of wage gains through irrational spending and new charge accounts. It urges individuals to curb expenditures, conserve savings, and forego holiday temptations, noting no consumer price relief via legislation is likely and urging action to avoid future distress.
The piece notes that many Americans see Twelfth Night only as a Shakespeare title and overlook its origin as a Christmas holiday marking Epiphany on January 6. It recalls two weeks of Christmas festivities in older cultures ending with a New Year cleanup tradition in some American families.
The piece notes Christmas observances fade by New Year as Americans shift to planning for the future. It emphasizes forward momentum, budget books, and garden catalogs marking the seamless transition from Christmas to spring, praising American vigor and future focus.
National college fraternities vote to bar students from joining college chapters if they belong to high school fraternities. Authors say secrecy and exclusivity tempt youth, risk neglect of studies, and show college groups view high school societies as improper.
An editorial urges personal initiative over profit seeking and idle talk. It argues that starting any odd job at home or office can inspire neighbors to imitate and spark broader change, including saving money in government through personal example. A parable about a preacher credits humble prayer over eloquence.
Dr. A. V. Fitzgerald, Parker System manager for Idaho, on bond awaiting trial for bribery in Boise, visited Twin Falls to inspect local offices. With Dr. W. A. Meyers, he allegedly ran a wholesale scheme selling illegal Idaho dental licenses to out-of-state dentists and untrained individuals. Local police say Fitzgerald acted as a go-between, operating the Twin Falls office while in a car on a main street. A young man in the office admitted purchasing a license to practice in Idaho.
AP reports Harry New on trial for the murder of his fiancée Freda Lesser is deemed sane by Dr Louis Weber the third alienist called by the state Weber says New's blank stare and motionless posture are a pose not insanity He notes New answered questions correctly after a moment and that his brisk entrance and careful seating show a controlled will rather than delusion or fevered incapacity
In Paris on January 8, the three premiers convened in a high level conference. It is announced that relations will be resumed as the French charge d affaires departs for Berlin. Baron von Leisner, the German representative, will present credentials to President Poincare.
AP report from Paul Minnesota details an advisement in a case, with key figures and legal action noted. The snippet indicates court procedures and potential outcomes, suggesting formal hearings and scheduling yet lacking full narrative clarity.
Burnquist today filed a request for the extradition of brothers William I and Mike Irvin in connection with the December 1 robbery of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Benson, a suburb of Omaha, where $18 000 was stolen.
News from London reports about 9,000 anti Kolchak insurgents controlling Irkutsk. They are armed with machine guns planes and are receiving reinforcements. General Semenoff’s troops sit east of Tohita as he seeks Japanese help.
James W. Coffroth is to meet Jack Dempsey's manager Fred Kearns in San Diego tomorrow to discuss the proposed heavyweight title match with Georges Carpentier at Tijuana. The talks were announced late tonight.
Walter Caldwell of Albuquerque New Mexico defeated Jack Rooney of Los Angeles in the first round of their scheduled ten round bout in Bisbee Arizona on January 8.
San Francisco youths Lloyd Lee McClure and William Chastain pleaded guilty in superior court to the murder of Anton Schoembs. They shot him during an attempted car theft, according to a police detective.
To Have Thrift Campaign in Lincoln Nebraska on January 8 Nebraskan club women met to discuss fighting high living costs. They agreed to cooperate with the state in a thrift campaign and to eliminate needless purchases.
An advertorial urges readers to stop neuralgia pain by using St Jacobs Liniment. It promotes a small trial bottle and claims instant relief for facial head or any body pain. The copy emphasizes harmless use and rapid, universal effectiveness.
The Twin Falls teachers and school patrons gathered for the upcoming Wisconsin school year at the high school. An evening program featured a vision and musical selections while the Evergreen banner decorate the walls. Hostesses served refreshments at the close.
Willard Loughman leaves this morning for an extended eastern tour visiting Chicago Cincinnati Boston and New York before returning to Twin Falls.
Notice is given by Merlin B Ketcham administrator with will annexed of the estate of Joseph R Booth deceased that creditors and all persons having claims must exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. The administrator’s address is office of Asher B Wilson room 2 First National Bank Building Twin Falls Idaho. Dates December 20 1919.
Estate of Alice A Pope deceased notices creditors and all claims to be exhibited with vouchers within ten months after first publication to Guthrie and Myers Twin Falls Idaho administrator E A McIntire dated December 24 1919 legal notice in a historical Idaho newspaper
Estate of Sam Hardy deceased announces creditors must file claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be exhibited to administrator Phil Hardy at Guthrie and Myers Attorneys, Twin Falls Idaho. Dated December 31, 1919.
The Fourth Judicial District of Idaho fixes district court terms for 1920 across Twin Falls Cassia Minidoka Blaine Camas Elmore Gooding Lincoln Jerome counties. Terms begin at 10 o clock am on listed dates with full days to conclude when business finishes. Clerk to record and publish order in local newspapers. Dated December 29 1919 Twin Falls Idaho.
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